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Straight on, landscape shot of the top of a Strawberry Key Limeade Cocktail garnished with a fresh strawberry and key lime wedge.
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Strawberry Key Limeade Cocktail

This Strawberry Key-Limeade Cocktail is topped off with champagne and vodka. This libation is refreshing and perfect for summer!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries – quarter or halved (depending on size)
  • 1 Cup Key Lime Juice
  • 1 Cup Strawberry Vodka
  • 1 Cup Champagne (or Sparkling Wine)
  • Optional for Serving: Strawberries, Key Lime Wedges, Ice Cubes or Crushed Ice

Instructions

  • Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cook until water turns clear. (This should happen immediately). Remove from heat.
  • Add strawberries and let seep in sugar water (simple syrup) for at least 20 minutes, or until syrup is room temperature.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree strawberry simple syrup, or transfer syrup to a blender to puree. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer placed over a large pot or container and strain syrup. Discard strawberry seeds.
  • To strawberry simple syrup add key lime juice, vodka and champagne.
  • Fill glasses with ice and pour in strawberry key-limeade cocktail. Garnish with strawberries and key lime wedges. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

*Strawberry Key-Limeade cocktail will keep, stored in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 177mg | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 39.4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg